About Island View (Rathbun Lake)
Number of accommodations: 186
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
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Reviews (301)
What Guests Are Saying
Island View at Rathbun Lake offers a beautiful camping experience with spacious sites, stunning lake views, and friendly staff. Many campers appreciate the clean facilities, although there are concerns about bathroom cleanliness and the need for improved grass maintenance. Overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and plan to return, making it a favored destination for camping.
What Guests Are Saying
Island View at Rathbun Lake offers a beautiful camping experience with spacious sites, stunning lake views, and friendly staff. Many campers appreciate the clean facilities, although there are concerns about bathroom cleanliness and the need for improved grass maintenance. Overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and plan to return, making it a favored destination for camping.
Review Summary
Maria V
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: VPL
The picnic tables are horrible we couldn’t even use ours . The fire pits are falling apart. Most are like this for the money being charged these things should be in working order . The price is out of line for just electric hook up . Thing’s really need to change .
Harry D
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: VPL
Good place to camp. Clean shower houses
Mike P
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: ICIR
Loved our time here. Great COE.
Kelly P
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: F15, Loop: ICIR
The sites are large and have a wonderful view of the lake. The campground is kept in good order and is very clean.
Lana B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: M33, Loop: ICIR
This is a great, clean campground. Easy access to the lake and fishing. Lots of camping spots.
Connie M
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: M29, Loop: ICIR
Pit toilet and shower house were not cleaned. Bugs and spider webs everywhere. It would be nice if the pit toilet in the M loop could be updated to flush. Staff was friendly
Lila K
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: F01, Loop: ICIR
Campground and shower facilities were clean.
robert c
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: Q16, Loop: ICIR
Great sized camp sited
christina R
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: M17, Loop: ICIR
This is a well kept campground and all the people we met camping there also were very nice. Our only complaints were that the electrical box on our site (M16) did not work and one of our other sites (M17) was covered in dog poop. Fortunately we had rented multiple sites for our huge family so we were able to run a long extension cord over to the other site.
Love that this campground is so close to the water!
Judy H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: ICIR
This is an awesome campground and we are excited to return in the spring.
Location Island View (Rathbun Lake)
Address:
19409 Island View Place
Mystic Iowa, IA, 52544-8303
United States
The campground is accessible via Iowa State Highway 2, which is approximately 5 miles to the north. US Highway 63 is also nearby, providing access to larger road networks.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.8325 / -92.918
Elevation: 285 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- 14 Day Policy on Rathbun Lake: Campers are only allowed to camp at the same camping loop a maximum of 14 nights within a 30 night period. After the 14th night, they will be required to move (physically move the camping unit) to a different camping loop, which can be in the same campground.
- Swimming beach is approximately 1 mile from the campground
- Please register/ pay for campsite prior to set up. Park Attendant will check you in on your campsite during their morning or evening rounds.
- If late, you must contact this park within 24 hours after your original check-in time or you will be considered a 'no show' resulting in the cancelation of your reservation.
- For more information, visit the Rathbun Lake website http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Rathbun-Lake/
- Purchase firewood from a local source.
- If you must bring your own firewood, don't leave any firewood behind at your campsite.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: June 6, 2026